David K. Ebelke, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery, Spinal Surgery
accepting new patients
Locations
Orthopedic Surgeons, Inc.
2790 Clay Edwards Dr
Ste 650
North Kansas City, MO 64116
About Me
Biography
I am an avid cyclist; regular swimmer and runner; former marathoner and triathlete (Ironman); and auto repair buff.
Care Philosophy
I believe strongly in educating patients about their conditions and their natural history. I show them the imaging and explain the pathology. I'm conservative with treatment and believe surgery is the best option for some problems and a last resort for some others, but it is not an option for many problems. I put myself in my patients' shoes and advise them on what I would have done if I were the patient. I'm not into fads, gimmicks or "new" treatments. I favor predictability and "tried-and-true" surgical treatment. I think spend more time with my patients than most surgeons, and I try to make sure there are no unrealistic expectations. I consider surgery a "big deal," and I know how much it affects patients' lives and livelihoods. Having been in this field for 33+ years and a low back pain patient myself, I have a good understanding of what works and what doesn't.
Area of Interest
- Lumbar and thoracic spine: Surgical and nonsurgical management of low- and mid-back pain, disc herniations and/or bulges, spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, spondylosis, spondylolysis, fractures, radiculopathy, facet arthritis, epidural steroid injections and neurogenic claudication.
- Cervical spine: Evaluation and nonsurgical management of cervical stenosis, neck pain, spondylosis, herniations, radiculopathy and facet arthritis
- Medico-legal: Worker's compensation injuries and personal injury cases
Teaching and Professional Positions
- 1990-Present: Spine Surgery Ltd., Spine Surgeon
- 1987-1989: Florida, Idaho, Texas and Wisconsin, Locum Tenens assignments
- 1986-1989: Louisiana State University Medical Center, Shreveport, Clinical Instructor
- 1986-1989: 2nd Strategic Hospital, Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Orthopedic Surgeon
Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Fellow
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Diplomate
Honors, Awards etc.
College: U.S. Air Force Academy
- Dean's List (seven semesters)
- Commandant's List (seven semesters)
- Superintendent's List (six semesters)
- Graduated cum laude (Order of Merit)
- Small Arms Expert Ribbon with one device
- Air Force Longevity Service Ribbon with two devices
- National Defense Service Medal
- Outstanding Unit Ribbon
Education
Medical School:
Univ Of Miami-School Of Medicine
(1981)
Board Certifications
Unknown, American Board of Orthopedic Surgery